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The
Biggest Bubble in existence today is not in Housing and it’s not in
Equities. The Real reason that credit has become so big is because most people think it Can't Fail! As long as you can service your debts, as long as you stay in your job, the more complacent you become. But make no mistake; this is a TRICK OF CONFIDENCE. When the myth evaporates, as it will, the slide in confidence will be so quick and so devastating it literally will be Unbelievable! Economic cycles have existed since the beginning of time and will continue to exist long after your and I leave this world. In
last weeks article Perspectives
of a Gold Stock Bull market I explained why Long Term interest rates
will be heading higher in the coming months and even years. I also
showed how rising long term rates have and will continue to cause a
collapse in housing stocks. But with all of this going on, the biggest indicator of Confidence has been exceptionally solid. And here I'm referring to the US Dollar:
Chart 1- US Dollar Weekly Is the US$ topping out or is it preparing to move higher? I tell you, I've looked long and hard at the chart and think a case could be made either way! On the Bullish side: The Dollar has been consolidating in a range since Jan 2005. A second but higher low was made in May 2006 and since then the Dollar has been trending higher. So long as the Dollar remains above 83.50 the chart remains Bullish. On the Bearish side: Over the last 3-weeks the Dollar has moved to the bottom of its rising channel. A break below lower trend line will complete a reverse flag formation (Green F). The target for this formation would be around 78 on the USD Index. That would be an ALL TIME Low. The
initial downside to watch is a break below 85.00 (we are currently close
at 85.35). And finally a break below major resistance at 80 (not shown) would in no uncertain terms be CATASTROPHIC. Which way do we go? I personally suspect we will be heading down. But why speculate, we will find out very soon. A rising Dollar and rising interest rates will put pressure on the Gold market and cap this short term rally we now experiencing. A rising Dollar indicates confidence in the currency and Rising interest rates increase the probability that the Fed will raise short-term rates in an effort to combat increasing inflation expectations. A falling Dollar and rising rates will signal confidence has been lost in Debt and Paper. That’s a scary proposition but one I believe we are fated for. Under such a scenario a fire will be lit under the Gold market.
Article originally submitted to subscribers on 23rd October 2006. I am an investor and newsletter writer specializing in Junior Mining and Energy Stocks. Please visit my website for more free articles and analysis Click here: http://blog.goldandoilstocks.com This article is intended solely for information purposes. The opinions are those of the author only. Please conduct further research and consult your financial advisor before making any investment/trading decision. No responsibility can be accepted for losses that may result as a consequence of trading on the basis of this analysis. CONTACT
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